In Minnesota, how much notice is a Bambu franchisee entitled to for termination of the franchise agreement, excluding certain specified cases?

According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Minnesota law provides specific termination and nonrenewal rights to franchisees. Except in certain specified cases, a Bambu franchisee in Minnesota is entitled to 90 days' notice of termination, along with 60 days to cure any issues leading to the termination. Additionally, the franchisee is entitled to 180 days' notice for nonrenewal of the franchise agreement.

This regulation is based on Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.14 Subd. 3, 4 and 5. The inclusion of this information in the FDD serves to inform prospective franchisees in Minnesota of their rights under state law, particularly regarding the amount of notice they are entitled to before Bambu can terminate or choose not to renew the franchise agreement.

It is important to note that the 90-day termination notice comes with a 60-day cure period, meaning the franchisee has an opportunity to resolve any issues that could lead to termination within those 60 days. The FDD specifies that these rights apply 'except in certain specified cases,' indicating there may be circumstances where these notice requirements do not apply. A prospective franchisee should seek clarification from Bambu regarding what these 'specified cases' are to fully understand their rights and obligations.